Would anyone happen to have a banjo score for 'Down Home Rag' by Wilbur Sweatman. It would be much appreciated - I promise not to record myself tap-dancing and rattling teacups :)
On the Sweatman recording, which has no sound effects, the melody can be heard clearly. I think you can make your own banjo arrangement, Carrie, without using sheet music. There are very few notes. The beauty is in the timing . Ink and paper can't adequately convey that.
Yes, I guess you're right Jody. It's interesting to hear the different versions on YouTube. Van Eps plays it in a machine-gun, staccato style whereas the Sweatman recording has more 'swing'. I like both, although it does sound like Animal from The Muppets might have taken over the studio in the Van Eps recording.